anyone see this light before? Opinions?

[oranges]

Hi. Noob here. I like the size, and concept of this being able to burn for so long. Anyone have any experience with this flashlight? Thanks.

http://www.chronometer.net/accesories.htm

 

[MikeSalt]

I don't see a flashlight on that page, are you sure the link is correct?

 

[iapyx]

I am afraid this is just one of those advertising posts

 

[Nyctophiliac]

If you scan down the page past the watch straps etc, there's a torch that looks exactly like the first ARC AA prototypes with keychain lugs - alternatively they're exactly like CMG Infinity lights.

It says they are for armed forces.

40 Hrs runtime from 1 x AA? Mmmmmmmmm. Red or White LED......

Looks like a legit site. $22.......maybe next month!

Anyone tried them...?

Why would a Watch site sell torches.

Be lucky...

 

[Crenshaw]

actually it looks more like a gerber infinity or some sort...hmmm!

this being the guy's first post is abit suspect, hope he comes along to tell us he is the real deal..

Crenshaw

 

[MikeSalt]

Got it. I didn't even know that HP made LEDs. Tread with caution on this one.

 

[Lightdude]

I think I would pass on this one.

 

[270winchester]

actually it looks more like a gerber infinity or some sort...hmmm!

this being the guy's first post is abit suspect, hope he comes along to tell us he is the real deal..

Crenshaw

CMG Ultra-Gs. or at least knockoffs.

 

[LEDninja]

The single AA size battery will last approximately 40 hours of continuous use (try getting that kind of battery life from your current mini-flash light!)

That makes it an old infinity (not the Ultra which only runs 25 hours).
http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/cmg_infinity2.htm
Overall output 0.58 = 0.8 lumens.

A current light say a L1D CE
Overall output 8.17 = 11.3 lumens for 25 hours to
Overall output 44.5 = 61.8 lumens for 1.5 hours.
http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/fenix_l1dce-l2dce.htm

Now a L1D Q5 is ~1.5x brighter than the L1D CE.
So I estimate:
~16 lumens for 25 hours to
~90 lumens for 1.5 hours.

That is one dim light being sold (by todays standard).

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I believe HP was part founder and part owner of Lumileds a long time ago. They sold out to Philips.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=90278

Got it. I didn't even know that HP made LEDs. Tread with caution on this one.

 

[oranges]

I don't see a flashlight on that page, are you sure the link is correct?

Hi. There is a small flashlight near the bottom. Sorry, they made the site so I can't link to it directly.

 

[oranges]

I am afraid this is just one of those advertising posts

And I'm afraid you are afraid and wrong.

 

[oranges]

actually it looks more like a gerber infinity or some sort...hmmm!

this being the guy's first post is abit suspect, hope he comes along to tell us he is the real deal..

Crenshaw

Hey guys. Yes sir, I am the real deal. I am a knife guy on several of the other forums... bladeforums, edcforums, etc. I am new to flashlights and saw that one I linked too. Figured if I was gonna ask anyone about flashlights... should be the experts. :naughty:

 

[oranges]

Thanks everyone. Seems like I should pass on this one? I was just liking the concept of something that could burn so long in such a small package.. and at a cheap price. I know some of you guys buy the big boy lights costing a pretty penny.. I just am not that dedicated to it flashlights... not yet anyways.

 

[sawlight]

Look at the Fenix EO1 Oranges, $15 shipped, runs on a AAA for 20ish hrs. around 10 lumen.
Not all that bright but cheap and a long runtime.

 

[oranges]

Great! Thanks for the suggestion. Will definitely check it out. Is that a quality brand? Or is it a case of the 'you get what you pay for, but its cheap"?

Look at the Fenix EO1 Oranges, $15 shipped, runs on a AAA for 20ish hrs. around 10 lumen.
Not all that bright but cheap and a long runtime.

 

[sawlight]

Great! Thanks for the suggestion. Will definitely check it out. Is that a quality brand? Or is it a case of the 'you get what you pay for, but its cheap"?

It's a quality brand and they seem to be made really well for the price, lots of threads on here about them right now.
Unfortunatly it's not what I had hopped for, but still a nice light.

 

[LEDninja]

Fenix E01 Comparison Review
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=196564

Note the CPF8 discount code does not apply to purchases under $20 at the site linked to in the review.

Fenix is a well regarded brand on CPF. Their L1P model was voted flashlight of the year a couple of years ago.

My Quick Fenix E01 Review (has runtime graphs)
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=196078

 

[angelofwar]

It appears to be a genuine Gerber Infinity, made FOR the military. If you know of the Gerber recon, there's a "civilian" version (made with foreign parts), and there's a military version, made of U.S. only parts. The military is not aloud to "issue" brand name stuff (they can procure it though), so when bulk purchases are made, they (the government) order them with-out the brand-name, and replace it with simple "U.S." or "U.S. Government". I actually saw these at the GSA mart in Korea...the ones on this sight are probably extra's that were sold through the Defense Ru-utilization and Marketing Office (DRMO...A.K.A. Government Surplus)...it's probably the real deal!!!

 

[lyrrag]

Looks like a GERBER once known as CMG. It's seems to be an alright deal if the web site is reputable. It's not a super deal though. Probably best to stick with the Fenix though, for the price the quality and warranty are great. And no I am not into any particular brand so I'm not saying this out of blind admiration of Fenix. JMHO

lyrrag

 

[sORe-EyEz]

yap, looks really like the CMGs twisty head & the machined-off lanyard loop. good to know its still a sought after light that held its own after the years...